Monument record 7109/2 - PoW Camp, Husband's Bosworth Airfield
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Summary
Site of Prisoner of War Camp located to the south-east of the airfield. All evidence now removed.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} PoW camp located close to Sulby Hall Farm.
{2} The PoW camp was located to the west of RAF Site No 1, just north of Sulbyhall Farm. Key indicates there were six huts, a mess and three latrines.
{3} No evidence of buildings.
<1> Gibson M.L., 1982, Aviation In Northamptonshire: An Illustrated History, p.262-263 (unchecked) (Book). SNN100276.
<2> Air Ministry, 1945, Site Record Plan Husband's Bosworth (Drawing). SNN112276.
<3> Info Terra Ltd; Blue Sky; Tele Atlas, 2021, Google Earth Imagery (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN112277.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN100276 Book: Gibson M.L.. 1982. Aviation In Northamptonshire: An Illustrated History. N.C.C.(Libraries Service). p.262-263 (unchecked).
- <2>XY SNN112276 Drawing: Air Ministry. 1945. Site Record Plan Husband's Bosworth. May 1945. AM DWG 1882/45. Air Ministry. [Mapped feature: #83169 Extent of PoW Camp in WW2, ]
- <3> SNN112277 Aerial Photograph(s): Info Terra Ltd; Blue Sky; Tele Atlas. 2021. Google Earth Imagery. See individual references.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 661 815 (212m by 60m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SULBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 21 2021 1:47PM
